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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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